Pediatric Coding Alert
Pediatric Coding:
Correctly Code These Separate but Equal Encounters
Question: A parent came in with their twin children, who were showing signs of having cold... Read more
Correctly Code These Separate but Equal Encounters
Question: A parent came in with their twin children, who were showing signs of having cold... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Use These New Immunization Counseling Codes in Your Practice
When vaccine visits result in refusal, these codes will still result in reimbursement. Be... Read more
Use These New Immunization Counseling Codes in Your Practice
When vaccine visits result in refusal, these codes will still result in reimbursement. Be... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Unravel This Ringworm Encounter
Question: I'm new to coding and I have no idea where to even begin with coding the followi... Read more
Unravel This Ringworm Encounter
Question: I'm new to coding and I have no idea where to even begin with coding the followi... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Don’t Sugarcoat This Gummy Encounter
Question: A 14-year-old existing patient was brought into our office after their parent fo... Read more
Don’t Sugarcoat This Gummy Encounter
Question: A 14-year-old existing patient was brought into our office after their parent fo... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Use These New Immunization Counseling Codes in Your Practice, Part 2
Documentation will be key to new code reimbursement. Last month, Revenue Cycl... Read more
Use These New Immunization Counseling Codes in Your Practice, Part 2
Documentation will be key to new code reimbursement. Last month, Revenue Cycl... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Don’t Be Stumped by This Bumpy Visit
Question: I have an pediatrician that wants to charge for the evaluation and management (E... Read more
Don’t Be Stumped by This Bumpy Visit
Question: I have an pediatrician that wants to charge for the evaluation and management (E... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Take the Pain Out of Migraine Coding
SDOH could significantly impact the reason behind a child's migraine episodes. According ... Read more
Take the Pain Out of Migraine Coding
SDOH could significantly impact the reason behind a child's migraine episodes. According ... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Hear This Tip for Newborn Audio Screenings
Question: What is the appropriate code to use for conducting hearing screenings on ne... Read more
Hear This Tip for Newborn Audio Screenings
Question: What is the appropriate code to use for conducting hearing screenings on ne... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Patient Age Is Key When Coding Conjunctivitis
Question: We recently saw a 6-day old infant who presented with discharge from both o... Read more
Patient Age Is Key When Coding Conjunctivitis
Question: We recently saw a 6-day old infant who presented with discharge from both o... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Dig Deep for This Broken Glass Encounter
Question: A 10-year-old was brought into our office after cutting their foot open on ... Read more
Dig Deep for This Broken Glass Encounter
Question: A 10-year-old was brought into our office after cutting their foot open on ... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Check State Laws Before Changing Charts
Question: A teenaged patient has asked that we not discuss any of their care or medic... Read more
Check State Laws Before Changing Charts
Question: A teenaged patient has asked that we not discuss any of their care or medic... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Keep on the Sunny Side of Coding Sunburn
Only use code 16000 if treatment was performed. With summer fast approaching, children wi... Read more
Keep on the Sunny Side of Coding Sunburn
Only use code 16000 if treatment was performed. With summer fast approaching, children wi... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Don’t Stress When Coding This Dislocation Encounter
Question: A 5-year-old patient recently presented with a dislocated left elbow. After... Read more
Don’t Stress When Coding This Dislocation Encounter
Question: A 5-year-old patient recently presented with a dislocated left elbow. After... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Correctly Code This Dental Service in Your Medical Office
Question: My pediatric provider has just started offering fluoride varnish applicatio... Read more
Correctly Code This Dental Service in Your Medical Office
Question: My pediatric provider has just started offering fluoride varnish applicatio... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Feel the Love for Tennis Elbow Coding
Question: The provider saw an established 13-year-old patient who was experienc... Read more
Feel the Love for Tennis Elbow Coding
Question: The provider saw an established 13-year-old patient who was experienc... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Add Modifier 59 to Hear a Claim Approval
Question: What is the correct CPT® code for conducting hearing screenings on newborn... Read more
Add Modifier 59 to Hear a Claim Approval
Question: What is the correct CPT® code for conducting hearing screenings on newborn... Read more
Pediatrics Coding:
Make Your Summer Coding Sparkle
Fireworks, though a Fourth of July tradition, are a major source of summer injuries. Summ... Read more
Make Your Summer Coding Sparkle
Fireworks, though a Fourth of July tradition, are a major source of summer injuries. Summ... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
See What a Difference a Day Makes
Question: When a physician provides critical care to a neonate, and the patient turns... Read more
See What a Difference a Day Makes
Question: When a physician provides critical care to a neonate, and the patient turns... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Confidently Code This Muscle Weakness Case
Question: A 10-year-old patient presents to outpatient physical therapy six weeks after su... Read more
Confidently Code This Muscle Weakness Case
Question: A 10-year-old patient presents to outpatient physical therapy six weeks after su... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Get Ready for Back-to-School Visits With These FAQs
Strengthen your screening and immunization coding skills before the rush! This season bri... Read more
Get Ready for Back-to-School Visits With These FAQs
Strengthen your screening and immunization coding skills before the rush! This season bri... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Get a Handle on Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Question: A parent brings their 4-year-old child to the family pediatrician's office after... Read more
Get a Handle on Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Question: A parent brings their 4-year-old child to the family pediatrician's office after... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
See How Hypoxia and Hospitalization Discussions Affect E/M Selection
Question: Our pediatrician evaluated a 9-month-old established patient whose parent report... Read more
See How Hypoxia and Hospitalization Discussions Affect E/M Selection
Question: Our pediatrician evaluated a 9-month-old established patient whose parent report... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Identify the Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Before a diagnosis is determined, coding can be tricky. You've probably encountered numer... Read more
Identify the Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Before a diagnosis is determined, coding can be tricky. You've probably encountered numer... Read more
Pediatric Coding:
Carry the Weight of BMI Calculation
Question: Can the same equation that providers use for calculating adult body mass index (... Read more
Carry the Weight of BMI Calculation
Question: Can the same equation that providers use for calculating adult body mass index (... Read more